# Chief in Tech S1E15 - Kate Prouty : How to Be an Organizational Change Maker

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Podcast: [Chief in Tech Deep Dive Shortcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chief-in-tech-deep-dive-shortcast-7031655)
Published: 2026-02-17T10:07:14+00:00
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## Resource

What does it take to evolve a company’s culture while scaling from startup to global enterprise? In this Chief in Tech session, Kate Prouty, Chief Information Officer of Akamai Technologies , shares lessons from her 25-year journey helping transform Akamai from a fast-paced dot-com startup into a multi-billion-dollar cloud and security leader. Kate reflects on how organizations must mature, how leadership must evolve alongside the business, and why culture is never static. From “obstreperous” startup energy to a flexible, inclusive global workforce, she shares practical insights on driving change without losing what makes a company special. In this conversation, we explore: Why change is not optional—it’s essential for survival How leadership must evolve as organizations scale Shifting from individual heroics to collaborative team success Building cultures rooted in trust, inclusion, and psychological safety How to become a catalyst for change—at any level 🎧 Tune in for a candid conversation on embracing growth, challenging the status quo, and leading cultural transformation from the inside out.

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